Accounting Manager

East West Bank • Pasadena, CA

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About The Position

Join our dynamic accounting team and take a leadership role in a dedicated team to drive financial transparency and compliance in several key focus areas, including but not limited to: Consolidation Foreign subsidiaries & branch reporting Broker-dealer & not-for-profit entity Share-based compensation Tax credit and other investments As part of a rapidly expanding organization, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and analytics to enhance accuracy, efficiency and insight.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements for financial institutions
• Banking and financial services experience highly preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or public company environments
• CPA license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with senior management and cross-functional teams
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred
• experience with automation tools a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage month-end close process (including preparation/review of journal entries) and consolidation process ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Monitor and analyze accounting data; review monthly and quarterly general ledger and financial statement-level variance analysis
• Review board materials and supporting schedules
• Oversee preparation and review of supporting schedules and reports for internal stakeholders and external auditors; assist with audits of financial statements and related disclosures
• Support accounting requirements for new transactions, services, and system enhancements
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to optimize efficiency and reporting quality
• Liaise with external and internal auditors and regulatory bodies
• Analyze newly-released regulations and accounting pronouncements to assess reporting impact and collaborate with both reporting and operational departments to effectively meet new reporting requirements; perform accounting analysis in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, accounting policies and procedures
• May perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees